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What do you call the loss of the ability to recognise the various senses?

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Correct answer

Agnosia

Explanation

Agnosia (a-gnosis, or loss of knowledge) is a loss of the ability to recognize the sensory impact of one or more senses like sight, hearing or feel. It is usually associated with brain injury or neurological illness, such as schizophrenia.

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Question added 2008-12-08